Hadley Mountain Fire Observation Station
Hadley Mountain Fire Observation Station, Fire lookout station in Saratoga County, United States.
The Hadley Mountain Fire Observation Station features a 42-foot steel tower positioned at an elevation of 2,680 feet above sea level in the Adirondack Mountains.
Built in 1917 by the Aermotor Corporation, this observation station was among the first ten towers purchased to protect the Adirondack Forest Preserve from fires.
The station represents early 20th-century forest conservation efforts in New York State and received National Register of Historic Places status in 2001.
Visitors can reach the observation station via a 1.8-mile trail that gains 1,525 feet in elevation, with parking available for 15 vehicles at the trailhead.
From its position at 2,651 feet, the tower provides visibility of Great Sacandaga Lake and neighboring peaks in the Southern Adirondack Mountains.
Location: Saratoga County
Inception: 1917
GPS coordinates: 43.37691,-73.97093
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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